Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8109: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8109 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Morales (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Megan Cotter (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 6 more.